Marinated Feta
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Suggested Marinating Time Before Use
1 d
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
1026 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Marinated Feta
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Make this delicious marinated feta in just 5 minutes to serve as an appetizer with homemade pita chips, or use it over your salads, chicken, or fish! Robust feta cheese is balanced beautifully with tangy lemon zest, earthy herbs, and subtly spicy jalapeño and dried chilies.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces creamy feta in the brine
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 dry chilies
- 1 to 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Slice the feta into thick cubes and place them in a mason jar.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil with the jalapeño, dry chiles, oregano, parsley and lemon zest.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the feta. If needed, pour more olive oil to cover the feta by at least 1/2 inch.
- For best flavor, cover the lid tightly and store in the fridge for 1 day before using.
- Bring to room temperature before serving with toasted bread or pita chips.
Notes
- What kind of feta to use? It is best to use a block of Greek feta that has been stored in the brine. Avoid using crumbled feta, which tends to be too dry.
- What kind of olive oil to use? For this recipe, I recommend a quality olive oil that is rich in flavor with a bit of a peppery finish such as our Greek Early Havest or Spanish Hojiblanca EVOO
- Storage: Marinated feta should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks or so, if stored properly in a tight-lid jar with the top of the cheese is always covered with olive oil.
- Save the leftover olive oil! Even if you finish the feta, the remaining flavored olive oil is great to use in marinades or salad dressings.
- Visit Our Shop for quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102.6kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2.2g
(1%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5.7g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1.8g
Cholesterol
33.6mg
(11%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
45.5mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1.8g
(4%)
Vitamin A
368.9IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
193.9mg
(19%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1026 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102.6kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33.6mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 45.5mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 368.9IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 193.9mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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